Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Outlands

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,854 ratings analysed

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #25,918 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Irae3/7

Outlands4/7

Ratings & consensus: Outlands
Community sentiment: Outlands
Longevity: Outlands
Sillage & projection: Outlands
Value for money: Irae
Versatility: Irae
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irae

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerOutlandsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

62%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

1,491 votes

Category winnerOutlandsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value24

Category winnerIraeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIraeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#25,918

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIraeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

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Amouage Outlands opens with a bright citrus zip of lemon and Sichuan pepper before settling into a warm, resinous base of frankincense and amber. Designed by Cécile Zarokian, this 2024 launch offers a dry, smoky warmth that suits cold winter nights and formal settings. It is a bold choice for collectors seeking a high…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Irae or Outlands?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Irae or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Irae 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irae or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Irae 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irae and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood and Coriander.

Is Irae or Outlands better for summer or winter?

For summer, Irae is the stronger pick. For winter, Outlands is the stronger pick. Irae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Outlands?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. Outlands has top notes of Frankincense, Cardamom, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Anise, Coriander and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Oud.